Delta State best in Sports Development- Daniel Igali

Delta State has been declared as best in Sports Development in Nigeria. This was contained in an address by Hon. Daniel Igali, National President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation at the closing ceremony of the 1st Chief Dr E.K. Clark OFR, CON National Wrestling Competition held at the BrownHill Events Centre, Ogunu, Warri. Delta State.

Hon Igali lauded His Excellency Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan CON of his sterling contributions to the growth and development of sports in Delta State and Nigeria. "Your Excellency, the Nigeria Wrestling Federation wishes to commend you for your generous posture towards sports. You were the only Governor who was physically present at the Eko 2012 National Sports Festival in Lagos spurring on all your Athletes to victory"

"Your track records in sports development in Delta and indeed Nigeria and your welfare packages to Athletes is second to none and should be emulated by other State Governments. No wonder Blessing Okagbare dedicated all her Grand Prix victories to you".

Chief Clark, in his speech apologized to all Nigerians for any thing he might have said that threatens the unity of the nation, also called on elders and politicians to shun any utterances that will in a way or the other not promote peace and unity. He also commended the Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, who he said had done well in sports and brought national and international recognition to the state.

The State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has in the spirit of sportsmanship called for a united Nigeria. Governor Uduaghan who made the call today while addressing the participants from all states across the country that took part in the competition, said "the unity of Nigeria is one thing that all of us must guide jealously" . He further called on Nigerians to embrace sports which is seen as a unifying factor among Nigerians.

In recognition and appreciation of the sterling contributions of Governor Uduaghan to sports development in Delta and Nigeria, the Nigeria Wrestling Federation honored him by appointing him as Grand Patron of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation while Chief Dr E.K Clark was honored as lifetime Patron of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation.

The President further announced that all the Gold Medalists at the Championship have all qualified to represent Nigeria at the Commonwealth Championship coming up at Budapest in September, 2013.

Delta State is truly developing the youths through sport & I pray God to give the governor of the state to do more in the field of sport.

On point, warri nor dey carry last !

Delta state is indeed first amongst other state in terms of spotting activities......we have medals to show for that........

Till date Delta State remain the best in terms of sports , kudos to the visionary.